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George Allison

George Allison
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George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison

British aircraft carrier tests Phalanx guns

HMS Prince of Wales has tested her three Phalanx guns.

All British troops to be offered vaccine by 31st July 2021

The British military expects to have all personnel vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of July.

MoD confirm Tempest jet will not be carrier capable

The Ministry of Defence have confirmed that the new Tempest jet will not be carrier capable and will be a purely land based aircraft.

Royal Marines and US Navy Seals train together in Scotland

The Littoral Response Group deployment will is being tested in Exercise Highland Dagger before moving into northern Europe and the Baltic region.

HMS Prince of Wales moves towards front-line operations

The Royal Navy say that the flight deck of HMS Prince of Wales is buzzing with air power again.

Belarus intercepts Ryanair jet and forces it to land

Belarus has used a MiG-29 jet to force a Ryanair airliner to land in order to arrest journalist Roman Protasevich.

UK, French and American jets in Exercise Atlantic Trident

British Typhoon jets have joined American F-35As and French Rafale fighters for the exercise.

Queen Elizabeth visits Queen Elizabeth

Her Majesty the Queen visited aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth.

‘The OSINT Bunker’ – Episode 7 released

The latest episode of the popular defence podcast covers the Israel-Gaza conflict, US foreign policy, UK Carriers and more!

British Carrier Strike Group to sail on global deployment

The Carrier Strike Group comprises 9 ships, 1 submarine, 32 aircraft, and 3,700 personnel.